El Museo Canario

El Museo Canario turns attention towards Gran Canaria's populations before the conquest. Founded in 1879 by a scientific society whose promoters included Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, it is more than an exhibition: it also preserves an important documentation centre concerning the islands. This dual role recalls that understanding the past means gathering evidence, studying it and revising interpretations. Explore the rooms with the island's early inhabitants in mind, rather than reducing cultures and people to curious objects. Archaeology reveals changes in settlements, economy and ways of inhabiting the land, not an unchanging society. Allow time for interpretation and check admission arrangements before setting out. The visit complements the colonial history encountered in Vegueta's streets and encourages a broader view of the island.